Should I Get My Hearing Checked If I Have Diabetes?
Living with diabetes requires careful management of various health aspects, and it’s important not to overlook the potential impact on hearing. Studies have shown a connection between diabetes and hearing loss, and the CDC recommends those with diabetes get their hearing checked every year. It’s important to understand the connections between diabetes and hearing loss…
Protect Your Hearing Aids in Extreme Weather
Fall is here, and winter is quickly approaching. The change of seasons brings cooler and often wetter weather than summer. If you use hearing aids to treat your hearing loss, it’s important to know how to protect them in extreme weather to keep them working their best. Cover Your Ears Using hats, scarves or earmuffs…
How Hearing Aids Can Help Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a common condition that affects millions of Americans every year. For those with chronic symptoms, it can be more than a mild irritation; it can significantly impact their quality of life and make everyday things like going to work or meeting friends at Fort Thomas Coffee. In these cases, it’s essential to find…
Can You Have Hearing Loss in Only One Ear?
Hearing loss can occur in one or both ears. While bilateral hearing loss (both ears) is more common, unilateral hearing loss (one ear) can occur. Approximately 60,000 Americans have unilateral hearing loss. Though unilateral hearing loss may only affect one ear, it is important to seek treatment immediately. Let’s examine some signs and symptoms of…
How to Build the Best Relationship with Your Audiologist
According to a 2020 study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, “The overall proportion of participants 70 years and older who own and use hearing aids rose from 15.0% in 2011 to 16.9% in 2015 and 18.5% in 2018.” This means more and more people are beginning to wear hearing aids. If you have hearing loss…
Tips for Skiing with Hearing Aids
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid.” If you’re among this population and you ski or wish to start, below we review tips to help you make the most of the experience. Wear a Headband or Earmuffs There are multiple…
Can Poor Nutrition Cause Hearing Loss?
The most common causes of hearing loss are advancing age and exposure to excessive noise levels. But did you know that poor nutrition can also contribute to hearing loss? We review the link below. What the Research Shows A review of studies published in the journal Nutrients in 2019 claimed, “The incidence of [hearing loss]…
Tips for the Trail: How to Hike with Hearing Aids
In addition to breathing fresh air, soaking up some Vitamin D and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature, there are many benefits to hiking, including, “decreased blood pressure, decreased stress levels, enhanced immune system functioning, and restored attention… weight loss, decreased depression, and overall wellness,” one study published in American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine…